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Campbellville Lions Club contributed to numerous activities The Canadian Champion, Tuosday, July 24, 2001-7 Got a hot scoop? Cal! us with your story ideas at 8 78-234 1, ext. 234. Office hours are Mon. to Fr1., 9 a. m. to 5 p. m. After hours, leave a message. e from CAMPBELLVILLE on page 1 popular and you could go door to, door and get good donations from people," Mr. Dennis said. "The quality of the stuf went down hilI as years went on." The annual auction continued until 1999, when it became more burdensome than beneticial, said Mr. Dennis. But through the years it was one of the biggest fundrais- ers the club had, allowing them to aid numerous charities and people in need. Among the recipients of the clubs efforts is the John Tonelli Sports Centre, Milton District Hospital, Milton Leisure Centre, Salvation Army, Red Cross, Lions Camp Dorseet, minor sports, and individuals in need - to namne but a few. The club's last major donation ($3000) went toward the building of a new Campbellville fire hall. I think the ire hall was chosen because it's a real community issue," said Martin Van Helboort, member for ive years. "Donations may have been made outside the community, but the focus for the Lions was always community oriented." Parade will be missed Though cherishing the aid they've pro- vided the community over the years, the Lions Christmas Parade will perhaps be the most missed, Mr. Van Helboort continued. It was always a well-attended event. "t didn't exactly rival New York City, but for a community this sîze it was weil done," he said. "It's just a real community parade that makes you feel like you're still in a close community." The parade has seen growth over the past few years and will continue operation for at least one more. Under the continued Hail said to be an inch in diametre from MASSIVE on page i these types of events is they're locaized nature." Although no precipitation measurements were available at press time, Mr. Coulson said he wouldn't argue with Mr. Pelletterio's observations. Hail the size of peas was also reported by Environment Canada, but McNiven Road resident Geroldine Hesketh said some pieces were an inch in diametre. During the storm, Ms Hesketh took cover on the staircase to ber cellar, as it was far from any windows. "I'm very surprised the vehicles weren't damaged," she said, adding that ber garden looked as if animaIs had terrorized it and ber hydro was out for more than seven hours following the sorm. Ms Hesketh said she also saw fallen nutes and other damage to neighbouring propertes. The same storro 55w two Toronto men struck and killed by lightening at Bronte Street Provincial Park. Eugene Henriques, 46, and Manuel Da Silva, 42, were struck after taking cover under a large tree. Both men were pro- nounced dead at Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital. guidance of Glenn Goldstraw, a former Lion who has organized the parade for the past two years, the parade will march for at least the 2001 season using funds raised by the Lions last dance with Santa Claus. "And 'm sure he'll get us roped in," laughed Mr. Van Helboort. The light started to dim for the Campbellville Lions about two years ago. With membership down, it became diffi- cuIt to organize large events and even raise the necessary funds to keep the Lions Hall operational. "We were at a point where we couldn't operate as a service club. We became tied to the hall so much that we were just hall managers," Mr. Dennis explained. 'We really weren't able to do anything inan- cially outside of the hall." Town took over hall In 1999, the Town of Milton assumed responsibility of the hall, keeping it avail- able for community groups like Brownies, Beavers, and sports clubs. As time proceeded and new membership failed to materialize, the Lions started dis- cussing bringing the club to an end. "I would like to see other people get involved because otherwise these things (service clubs) are lost," said Mr. Van Helboort, wamning that other clubs are on the brink of collapse. "People are too busy to wonry about what happens in their back- yard." Saddened to see the club go, Mr. Dennis said he knows it was the right thing to do. TMe few remaining members are aging and can't shoulder a workload once held by more than 30 members. "t was time to pull the plug," he said. "We hope we made a positive impact on Campbeliville and area." 3. iL V6, siver grey int,97000 km, V6,eer it a t5 0 PW PL, tilt, cruise, CDp. seat, cli- km, PW PL, tilt, cruise, altovs p. mate control, keytess entry. seat, CD, keyless entry. 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